Lake Pollurin

Experience the wonderful setting of the Pollurin Lagoon, one of the best lakes to visit in Faroe Islands. The lagoon is situated beneath the isolated community of Saksun. Actually, Lake Saksunarvatn is what you will first notice when you arrive at Saksun. You will reach the Pollurin lagoon as you travel further down the road. You must visit the famous turf-roofed church while in Saksun. Additionally, the little community has a museum. This remarkable place is all about getting away from it all and taking in the incredible scenery. The lagoon once formed a nice natural harbor, but sand from a storm obstructed it. Only small boats can get there during high tide. You can traverse the sand to the beachfront during low tide. Beautiful waterfalls cascade down the jagged mountain sides as you stroll along the sand.

Visitors can also enjoy the unique village with houses that resemble the "hobbit" village from "Lord of the Rings," but they are actually old homes with distinctive turf roofs.. Good grazing land was used to harvest sod or grass for roofing. The perfect material for the roof was a naturally occurring grass with extensive roots. The turf was divided into pieces and placed on birch bark after being transported up on the roof. Since the grass would shield the bark and serve as a drain, the initial layer of sod was typically laid with the grass down. To create a stable surface, the second layer's grass was oriented upward. The roots of the two layers would eventually converge to form a sturdy structure.

Location: Streymoy island